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Thank you for considering School of Music Arts. In an effort to be fair to teachers, students, parents and even the school, we have developed the following policies. These policies, when followed correctly, should result in a productive and enjoyable experience for everyone. Failure to comply with these policies may result in dismissal from the school. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

School Policies

Enrollment & Withdrawal

Registration must be completed before the first lesson is scheduled.

Be sure to choose a day and time that can be consistently attended. Absences can severely hinder a student's progress.

Lessons are held at the same time on the same day each week. Lessons are not scheduled on a bi-weekly basis.

There is no long-term commitment required, but minimum 1 week's notice must be provided before withdrawal.

Payments

Lessons are billed monthly based on the number of expected lessons during the month at a rate set by the teacher.

Payments are due by the final day of the month prior to the billing month.

Cash, debit or credit are accepted methods of payment, but a credit card must be kept on each student's file.

No lesson is scheduled without prior payment.

Failure to pay fees by the due date may result in another student acquiring your time.

There are no refunds for lessons once the month has begun.

Late Arrival & Cancellations

Administrative staff must be informed of expected absences, such as vacations, etc., before lesson fees are paid.

If a student will be absent for 4 consecutive weeks, the student will be withdrawn and will need to re-enroll.

Lessons must begin and end on time, and any time missed due to lateness is not recoverable.

If a student is 15 minutes late or more, it will be assumed that the student is not attending and the lesson will be forfeited.

If a lesson must be cancelled after the month has begun, minimum 24 hours notice must be provided to receive a make up lesson.

If a make up lesson cannot be scheduled within 1 month of the missed lesson date, students will receive a 50% credit for the missed lesson.

There are no credits or make up lessons for any lesson that is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice or no notice with the following exceptions:

If less than 24 hours notice is received, the student can receive the lesson via Skype at the original lesson time.

If the student's regular teacher has an opening in their schedule that does not require them to arrive earlier or leave later, then a make up lesson can be scheduled.

If the lesson is cancelled due to a death in the family, hospitalization or similar severe emergency, a make up lesson can be scheduled or the student can receive full credit for the missed lesson.

Teacher Absences

Teachers are required to provide notice of absences just as students are.

If a teacher must cancel a lesson with less than 24 hours notice, a substitute teacher will be provided.

If a student declines the substitute teacher, the lesson is forfeited and is not recoverable.

If a substitute teacher cannot be provided, School of Music Arts will attempt to reschedule the lesson, but students are not obligated to change their schedule to accommodate the reschedule.

If a teacher is late, the missed time will be made up.

Instruments, Music Books & Other Accessories

Instruments, books and other accessories are not included in lesson fees but may be rented or purchased from School of Music Arts separately.

Students must have access to an instrument for regular practice at home.

Collection of Personal & Financial Information: ​The personal information collected by SMArts is for internal administrative use only and will not be given or sold to any third party. All information gathered is kept confidential, and stored securely. Any financial information collected is locked and password protected to ensure the information is not accessed by unauthorized individuals.